Snorkel or Dive Hol Chan's Mexico Rocks

Mexico Rocks in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Mexico Rocks is a shallow patch reef complex located off the northern tip of Ambergris Caye, on  the Belizean Barrier Reef. The site is inside the Hol Chan Marine Reserve areas and consists of approximately 100 Holocene patch reefs and is composed predominantly of boulder corals (Montastraea annularis). The reef has accumulated in shallow (about 2.5 to 5 meters) water over the last 420 years. The Montastraea annularis patch corals that dominate here are unique to Ambergris Caye's Northern Lagoon and a rare occurrence in Belize.  It is seen as an important addition to the caye's ecotourism attractions, being a popular snorkeling and shallow dive destination. The area is known for conch, banded shrimp, arrow crab, flounders, stingray, yellow tail snappers, an assortment of butterfly fish, angelfish and friendly turtles.

We have daily snorkeling and dive trips to Mexico Rocks. Costs  for snorkeling 55.usd. SCUBA is 65.usd. Departures at 9:am and 2: pm daily. (Park Fee is 11.usd.) Night Dive 80.usd.

 Mexico Rocks is only 15-20 feet deep but packed with marine life. A carefree dive with out time limits or depth concerns. Good for Photographers, students and those who need refreshing. No trace of ship wrecks mentioned on the net, probably rotted and washed away decades ago. There is a cave entrance but currently Tour Operators are only visiting the entrance without cave penetration. The Mexico Rocks Cave has been named 'Shark Hole' and is the daylight sleeping sanctuary for number of Spiny Lobster and Sharks. .

Night Snorkel Mexico Rocks 

An unforgetiable Adventure for all ages.

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San Pedro Ambergris Caye Belize Weather for September

San Pedro Belize Weather for September

September temperatures in Belize average around 81°F (27°C), with highs of 86°F (30°C) and lows of 77°F (25°C). There is increasing rainfall, especially in early mornings and at night, but most days are sunny with warm temperatures. Water temps aren't bad either.

Turtle Mating Season on Ambergris Caye, Belize

June is mating season for the Loggerhead Turtle in San Pedro on Ambergris caye. March to early June and females lay eggs between late April and early September. Females lay three to five nests, and sometimes more, during a single nesting season. The eggs incubate approximately two months before hatching sometime between late June and mid-November.
Taken at Sandypoint, I swear this guy is smiling :-https://youtu.be/0WBLCtKGKIs

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Dive The Marine Reserve

It's the perfect dive for those who haven't been in the water for a while or for first time divers. The site is shallow with tons of marine life. Dive sites on the Barrier Reef at Ambergris Caye are accessible by a 10 min boat ride. 

Underwater Photographers heaven as the Belize marine life seems to be unafraid and cooperative.

 Cost $80.usd and includes tank and weights.

Park fee $11.usd 

The trip departs White Sands Dive Shop at 9:am daily and returns 12:30pm

Discover Scuba Diving in Belize

The Jacksons dove The Belize Marine Reserve Today after a rehearsal in the Pool. They get credit with PADI through the Discover SCUBA Diving program for their first dive towards Open Water Certification. 

Today's Newest Rescue Diver in the World

Congrats Henry, Belize has a new Rescue Diver. 

Our new front desk team, (left to right) Lucy , Julissa and Sandra.

New Crew at White Sands Dive Shop in Belize. 

Prepare Yourself to Dive the Great Blue Hole in Belize

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Today's Newest Diver in Belize

Congrats Stephanie

Belize Weather for October

Belize Weather for October

 Weather in Belize

High on the list of Belize’s many charms is a very comfortable tropical climate with an average yearly temperature of 84° F (29°C). Coastal sea breezes and Belize’s large tracts of jungle and rainforests provide cooling relief even in the hottest summer months while winters can be cool but never very cold. In short, the climate is pretty much near perfect.

Even in winter the temperature in Belize rarely falls below 60°F (16°C), while throughout summer the mercury sits at around 86°F (30°C). Humidity is also fairly consistent at around 85 percent.

With temperatures so consistent year round, Belize has two, rather than four seasons– the wet and the dry.

Northerly breezes bring heavier rainfall, and October temperatures in Belize cool down to a monthly average of 79°F (26°C). Daytime highs of around 84°F (29°C) and lows of 75°F (24°C) are common, as are occasional “Northers”, two or three day storms often centred around the Maya Mountains.

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Read This Important Information About The Blue Hole Dive.

The Blue Hole is a large submarine sinkhole that is 412 feet deep and 1,000 feet wide. It is located forty-three (43) miles from the mainland. The crystal-clear water allows you to see stalactites and stalagmites in this ancient cavern. 

 Divers are screened for eligibility. Participation is left to the discretion of the Tour Operator.

The Blue Hole is in the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, two and a half hours by boat from Ambergris Caye.

The trip leaves at 5:30 am (They have coffee 😊) and returns about 5:30pm. You’ll be served a continental style breakfast on board and a picnic lunch on Halfmoon Caye.

  Regardless of lower advertised prices, after taxes, park fees and equipment rentals you'll spend over 300.usd for the trip.

The Blue Hole is an advanced 130foot/40 meters dive and done as the first of three dives on the Blue Hole trip. The second dive is Halfmoon Caye Wall and third dive The Aquarium. 

A warm up dive before doing the Blue Hole trip is highly recommended for everyone regardless of their certification level.

I get daily emails from divers who want to schedule this trip as the first dive of their vacation.  They’re excited about diving in Belize and  the Blue Hole. They don't think about being 130 feet down in a cavern wearing equipment they are unfamiliar with on the first dive of their vacation. Dive operators are screening divers wanting to sign up for the trip and you may be refused if you can't document experience and recent experience.

The new government regulations on diving the Blue Hole are designed to prevent divers visiting that are not prepared.

 What we require is that divers do a dive on our Barrier Reef allowing them to refresh their skills and check out equipment before the advanced Blue Hole dive.

 Our daily morning trip on the Barrier Reef departs at 9:am and returns at 12:30ish. Divers need to be at the dive shop at 8:00 in order to prepare for that 9 am departure. 

The Barrier Reef in the front of Ambergris Caye is a world class diving site, 10-15 minutes from our dock 

Snorkeling Mexico Rocks is Big! San Pedro Ambergris Caye Belize

I don't usually share our Trip Advisor Reviews but this one I though you might enjoy since the recent Turtle death at Mexico Rocks upset everyone so.
“Buzz is great guide”
5 of 5 starsReviewed 3 days ago NEW via mobile San Pedro Belize.
Group of seven snorklers went out to Mexico Rock for a two snorkel adventures this morning. White Sands is very professional well organized. Great guide that explained the importance of NOT touching just LOOKING at the marine life.
Buz pointed out eels, green turtles, young nurse shark, spider crabs, lobsters and numerous fish. Perfect pace for our group of snorkelers. Not many other snorkelers around either.
Good to learn Mexico Rock is part of a marine sanctuary so only guided snorkelers are allowed in the water. Also good to learn that NO chumming is allowed now.
The marine life will change their behavior to more normal wild behavior aka not looking for food from humans, now that chumming is not allowed. Good for Belize for making the change and hopefully enforcing it.

Visited January 2016

Belize Weather for April

April in Belize brings rising temperatures and the welcome “Iguana Rains”, the brief, cooling showers appearing up and down along the coast. Expect average highs of 85°F (29°C) and lows of 76°F (24°C) with an overall monthly average of about 80°F (27°C).High on the list of Belize’s many charms is a very comfortable tropical climate with an average yearly temperature of 84° F (29°C). Costal sea breezes and Belize’s large tracts of jungle and rainforests provide cooling relief even in the hottest summer months while winters can be cool but never very cold. In short, the climate is pretty much near perfect. April has less rainfall than the rest of the year, and when rain does come it is usually in mild, short bursts.
Even in winter the temperature in Belize rarely falls below 60°F (16°C), while throughout summer the mercury sits at around 86°F (30°C). Humidity is also fairly consistent at around 85 percent.
If you’re a weather geek here is a good link for you.
 http://sanpedroweather.com/Posted by PADI Staff Instructor Elbert Greer